Wildfire scientists have taken samples of the soil, moisture and fuel sources near the fire in the Port Hills, to help predict how the blaze might spread.
The Crown research institute for forestry, Scion, says it is ready to support Fire and Emergency with its prediction and modelling skills, and it's also modelling the smoke spread to share that information with public health authorities.
Scion wildfire scientist Hugh Wallace spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
